Of the major genre topics available, one of the most popular among fans is role-playing.

RPGs have been a staple in games with iconic franchises likePokemon,Final Fantasy,Diablo, andElder Scrolls.

With that said, these are the highest-selling RPGs in history, and deservingly so.

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Because of the change to units, certain entries have either been replaced or shifted on the list.

Each entry will also include a specific reference link as to where that information was found.

Unlike other Pokemon titles, X and Y have not received an updated version.

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Pokemon X and Y took place in the Kalos region, based on real-world France.

Pokemon X and Y were major successes on the 3DS, selling over 16 million units to date.

Capcom received considerable praise because of how accessible Monster Hunter World is to new players of the series.

Screenshot of a dinosaur in Monster Hunter World.

The games also expanded on the day-night cycle with five time periods instead of three.

Developed by Game Freak, Pokemon is one of Nintendos crown jewels.

The updated three-dimensional graphics blew fans away and pushed the franchise to new heights.

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Gearbox Software created something truly unique in Borderlands.

A cartoonish, first-person shooter that blends science-fiction and western, Borderlands received high praise.

Borderlands 2 was also the fastest-selling game in 2K history until its sequel, Borderlands 3, launched.

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After completing the Johto region, you might travel back to the Kanto region from Red and Blue.

Adding the Kanto region paid off huge for Nintendo in both a commercial and critical sense.

Regardless, Gold and Silver were exceptional follow-up titles to two classics.

Borderlands 2 Screenshot Of Player and Zer0 fighting different monsters

Although Skyrim is not a direct sequel, it takes place 201 years after the fourth game, Oblivion.

1Pokemon Red And Blue - 32.55M

The ones that started it all.

Pokemon Red and Blue introduced us to a magical world with unique, adorable, yet dangerous creatures.

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While some people study these pocket monsters in a scientific sense, others used them in battles for glory.

For many, these were the games that truly introduced people to the world of gaming.

The added million and a half brings the total to a whopping 32.55 million copies sold worldwide.

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